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As the county's lead economic and residential development agency, we coordinate development initiatives, ranging in scope from the revitalization of the former Carrie Furnace site to the home improvement dreams of a single county resident.

Attracting businesses to the county — and helping them grow and create jobs — are our top objectives, achieved through a diverse array of financing programs. We also serve as a conduit for federal and state funding.

We coordinate property acquisition, site development and redevelopment, and infrastructure development for major development projects. These areas of expertise are especially critical in the recycling of brownfields, an ACED emphasis.

Through our Housing Development and Consumer Services sections, we improve the county’s housing stock and strengthen its residential neighborhoods. Our chief vehicles are financing programs for individual homeowners, communities, developers and contractors, and nonprofit human services agencies.

We secure funding for major real estate and business development projects, and administer the financing acquired. Our responsibilities include overseeing use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), one of the county’s most important development tools.

Applicant Information

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Funding Information

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What is the total amount of funding you will be requesting?

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Project funding will be used for operational purposes, existing loans or debt, distributions to owners, shareholders, or religious activities.

Project Information

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This project benefits low/mod income areas or persons.

This project activity is designed to prevent, prepare for or respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Possible Funding Source Matches

The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. se planning efforts.

Requirements:

Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.

Apply:

Act 152 - Blight Removal (2023) The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.	This application type will open on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Act 152 - Blight Removal (2024) The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.	This application type will open on Monday, August 12, 2024.

The ARPA Site Development Fund is intended to allocate grant funds for catalytic development of high impact, employment-ready sites taking place in Allegheny County. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: land and structure acquisition, construction and rehabilitation work, land clearing and preparation, and environmental site assessments related to the creation of a new or revitalization of a previously used site. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, authorities, business owners and private developers with a total project budget of at least $1 million are eligible for an ARPA Site Development Fund grant.

Requirements:

Apply:

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Site Development Fund The ARPA Site Development Fund is intended to allocate grant funds for catalytic development of high impact, employment-ready sites taking place in Allegheny County. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: land and structure acquisition, construction and rehabilitation work, land clearing and preparation, and environmental site assessments related to the creation of a new or revitalization of a previously used site. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, authorities, business owners and private developers with a total project budget of at least $1 million are eligible for an ARPA Site Development Fund grant.	This application type will open on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Trails The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) has created the Trail Development Fund for shovel-ready trail development projects, associated land acquisition, and/or engineering and design of trails taking place in Allegheny County. Under this new program, eligible non-profits, municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, and private developers will be able to apply for grants for construction with a minimum request of $250,000, land acquisition with a minimum request of $150,000, and for engineering and design with a minimum request of $150,000. Grant funds will be awarded to support the advancement of trail and active transportation projects in Allegheny County. Eligible projects should be primarily centered on creating new trail opportunities, expanding and enhancing existing trail facilities, and facilitating local connections to existing trail and multimodal transportation systems.	This application type will open on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

The purpose of the AAGP is to provide financial assistance to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and councils of governments to develop community plans and design transportation projects that will when implemented, provide bicycle and pedestrian connections to critical local destinations and transportation systems and increase residents' opportunities for physical activity.

Requirements:

Eligible Applicants:
1. Allegheny County municipalities
2. Councils of Governments (COGs) applying on behalf of one or more of its members
3. Non-profit organizations applying on behalf of a municipality

Apply:

Active Allegheny Grant Program The purpose of the AAGP is to provide financial assistance to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and councils of governments to develop community plans and design transportation projects that will when implemented, provide bicycle and pedestrian connections to critical local destinations and transportation systems and increase residents' opportunities for physical activity. Eligible Applicants: 1. Allegheny County municipalities 2. Councils of Governments (COGs) applying on behalf of one or more of its members 3. Non-profit organizations applying on behalf of a municipality Multi-municipal applications are allowed and strongly encouraged. Only one grant application will be considered per municipality, including joint applications	This application type will open on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for projects such as infrastructure, public services, economic development, housing, hunger and nutrition and other activities that benefit low/moderate-income communities and households or support in the creation and retention of jobs for individuals of low/moderate-income households. Allegheny County currently accepts applications for entitlement funding from municipalities, Councils of Governments and non-profit agencies, in September of each year. Note: Applications from individuals are not accepted.

Requirements:

The property is located within Allegheny county.
The property must be in a deteriorated area.

Apply:

CDBG Yr. 48 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements.	This application type will open on Monday, August 9, 2021.
CDBG Yr. 50 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities.	This application type will open on Monday, August 7, 2023.
CDBG Yr. 51 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities.	This application type will open on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus Application for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding to undertake projects to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Activities must benefit low/moderate-income communities and households. Applications from Non-profit agencies, municipalities and Councils of Governments are accepted for activities, which include Rental Assistance Programs, Eligible Municipal Support Projects, Food Security, Foreclosure Assistance Services and Case Management & Legal Services activities impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Note: Applications from individuals are not accepted.	This application type is currently open.
Community Development Block Grant 2019 (Year 45)	This funding program is not currently accepting applications.
Community Development Block Grant 2024 (Year 50) Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for projects such as Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Workforce, and Economic Development, Blight Mitigation, Job-creating Commercial Real Estate Development, New Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units, and other activities that benefit low/moderate-income communities and households or support in the creation and retention of jobs for individuals of low/moderate-income households. Allegheny County currently accepts applications for entitlement funding from Municipalities, Councils of Governments, and Non-profit agencies, in September of each year. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Human Services funding requests that are not capital requests, i.e., hunger & nutrition, utility assistance, social services, and other related activities should be directed to the Department of Human Services - https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Funding-Sources.aspx • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, yet outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities. If your project is within one of these communities, please contact them, directly, for information on how to apply for funding.	This application type will open on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Community Development Block Grant 2025 (Year 51) Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for projects such as Infrastructure, New Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units, Workforce, and Economic Development, Blight Mitigation, Job-creating Commercial Real Estate Development, and other activities that benefit low/moderate-income communities and households or support in the creation and retention of permanent, full-time equivalent jobs for individuals of low/moderate-income households. Allegheny County accepts applications for entitlement funding from Municipalities, Councils of Governments, and Non-profit agencies, in September of each year. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Human Services funding requests that are not capital requests, i.e., hunger & nutrition, utility assistance, social services, and other related activities should be directed to the Department of Human Services - https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Funding-Sources.aspx • Projects must be within Allegheny County, yet outside of the Cities of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities. If your project is within one of these communities, please contact them, directly, for information on how to apply for funding.	This application type will open on Monday, September 16, 2024.

GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.

Requirements:

Eligible applicants include Municipalities, Authorities (Redevelopment, Industrial, Municipal) Council of Governments, Non-Profit Organizations, Trusts.
Projects should have a minimum total project cost of $200,000 and a maximum of $500,000.
The project must carry out important economic development.

Apply:

Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2021 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2023 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2024 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) but approved and selected by the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Monday, August 19, 2024.

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program provides credits to developers to reduce their costs in exchange for reserving a certain percentage of units for lower-income families.

Requirements:

Apply:

2025 LIHTC This application is for developers that are seeking financing from Allegheny County for an affordable housing project to be funded primarily through an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that they receive from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. LIHTC funds are the primary vehicle for funding larger affordable housing projects in the County.	This application type will open on Monday, December 9, 2024.

This application is for the Mon Valley Public Health & Welfare Fund made available after a settlement stemming from the 2018 Christmas Eve fire at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. These funds are meant to invest back into communities impacted by the fire.

Requirements:

Funds must primarily benefit Mon Valley communities located near the Facilities, including any one or more of the following communities: Clairton, Glassport, Dravosburg, McKeesport, Port Vue, Liberty, Lincoln, West Mifflin, Braddock, North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, Duquesne, and North Versailles.

Apply:

Mon Valley Public Health & Welfare Fund Proposals must be exclusively designated to fund public health and welfare and/or air quality improvement projects that have a direct, tangible, positive impact on public health and welfare and/or air quality in the Mon Valley communities located near U. S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Edgar Thomson Plant, and Irvin Plant. Who Should Apply: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities that are located in and that serve the Mon Valley communities located near the Facilities. Those communities include Braddock, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Borough, Elizabeth Township, Forward, Glassport, Jefferson Hills, Liberty, Lincoln, McKeesport, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pleasant Hills, Port Vue, Versailles, Wall, West Elizabeth, and West Mifflin. This is the 1st of 5 funding rounds. A total of $2,500,000.00 will be awarded over the next 5 years. $450,000.00 is available to award to eligible projects each round.	This application type is currently open through Friday, May 23, 2025.

The Department of Community and Economic Development is pleased to
introduce the Single Application for Assistance. The idea is simple. Through
one form, applicants can apply for financial assistance from the Department’s
various funding sources. This approach to economic and community
development features effective service and personal attention to the needs of
our customers. It also reduces duplicative paperwork, facilitates the
coordination of Department resources and allows our customers and
department personnel to devote resources to what is important – creating jobs
and building strong communities.

Requirements:

Apply:

Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (PA-DCED) has announced the availability of the Single Application for Assistance which allows applicants to apply for various programs using one form while capturing specific program information needed to evaluate the project for possible funding. The application is designed to help applicants comprehend the program requirements upfront and expedite the review process. Through one form, applicants can apply for financial assistance from the Department’s various funding sources. This approach to economic and community development features effective service and personal attention to the needs of the State's customers. It also reduces duplicative paperwork, facilitates the coordination of PA-DCED resources, and allows its customers and department personnel to devote resources to what is important – creating jobs and building strong communities. IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE IS A MANDATORY $150.00 APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED WITH EACH APPLICATION SUBMISSION.	This application type will open on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance (2023) The Statewide LSA (Local Share Account) program Guidelines: Please read the updated guidelines here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/ 1. Eligible Applicants: Counties, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Economic Development Agencies, Redevelopment Authorities, Land Banks, COGS. - 501(c)3 applicants in both the City of Pittsburgh and/or Allegheny County MUST apply through this portal - All other applicants should apply directly through the States Single App at: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx - THERE IS A $350 APPLICATION FEE - $100 of that will be remitted to the CFA at the time the application is submitted to the State. 2. Eligible Uses of Funds: Acquisition, Construction, Demolition, Infrastructure, Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment, Planning, consulting, and design costs related to planning projects. Engineering, design, and inspection, to include permitting fees, for construction projects not to exceed 10% of the total grant award. 3. Eligible Projects Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. 4. Projects in the Public Interest Projects that improve the quality of life in the community.	This application type will open on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance (2024) The Statewide LSA (Local Share Account) program Guidelines: Please read the updated guidelines here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/ 1. Eligible Applicants: Counties, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Economic Development Agencies, Redevelopment Authorities, Land Banks, COGS. - 501(c)3 applicants in both the City of Pittsburgh and/or Allegheny County MUST apply through this portal - All other applicants should apply directly through the States Single App at: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx - THERE IS A $350 APPLICATION FEE - $100 of that will be remitted to the CFA at the time the application is submitted to the State. 2. Eligible Uses of Funds: Acquisition, Construction, Demolition, Infrastructure, Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment, Planning, consulting, and design costs related to planning projects. Engineering, design, and inspection, to include permitting fees, for construction projects not to exceed 10% of the total grant award. 3. Eligible Projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. 4. Projects in the Public Interest Projects that improve the quality of life in the community.	This application type will open on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Other Funding Sources

The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. se planning efforts.

Requirements:

Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.

Apply:

Act 152 - Blight Removal (2023) The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.	This application type will open on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Act 152 - Blight Removal (2024) The Act 152 Allegheny County Blight Removal Program provides funding for demolition and blight remediation planning. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public authorities, councils of government (COGs), land banks, and private developers. The program uses established blight conditions and focuses on the demolition of hazardous structures, site preparation for development projects, and multi-phase planning efforts. Applications are evaluated on several criteria including inclusion on existing demolition lists, community impact, and potential re-use of the property.	This application type will open on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Requirements:

Apply:

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Site Development Fund The ARPA Site Development Fund is intended to allocate grant funds for catalytic development of high impact, employment-ready sites taking place in Allegheny County. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: land and structure acquisition, construction and rehabilitation work, land clearing and preparation, and environmental site assessments related to the creation of a new or revitalization of a previously used site. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, authorities, business owners and private developers with a total project budget of at least $1 million are eligible for an ARPA Site Development Fund grant.	This application type will open on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Trails The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) has created the Trail Development Fund for shovel-ready trail development projects, associated land acquisition, and/or engineering and design of trails taking place in Allegheny County. Under this new program, eligible non-profits, municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, and private developers will be able to apply for grants for construction with a minimum request of $250,000, land acquisition with a minimum request of $150,000, and for engineering and design with a minimum request of $150,000. Grant funds will be awarded to support the advancement of trail and active transportation projects in Allegheny County. Eligible projects should be primarily centered on creating new trail opportunities, expanding and enhancing existing trail facilities, and facilitating local connections to existing trail and multimodal transportation systems.	This application type will open on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Requirements:

Eligible Applicants:
1. Allegheny County municipalities
2. Councils of Governments (COGs) applying on behalf of one or more of its members
3. Non-profit organizations applying on behalf of a municipality

Apply:

Active Allegheny Grant Program The purpose of the AAGP is to provide financial assistance to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and councils of governments to develop community plans and design transportation projects that will when implemented, provide bicycle and pedestrian connections to critical local destinations and transportation systems and increase residents' opportunities for physical activity. Eligible Applicants: 1. Allegheny County municipalities 2. Councils of Governments (COGs) applying on behalf of one or more of its members 3. Non-profit organizations applying on behalf of a municipality Multi-municipal applications are allowed and strongly encouraged. Only one grant application will be considered per municipality, including joint applications	This application type will open on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Requirements:

The property is located within Allegheny county.
The property must be in a deteriorated area.

Apply:

CDBG Yr. 48 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements.	This application type will open on Monday, August 9, 2021.
CDBG Yr. 50 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities.	This application type will open on Monday, August 7, 2023.
CDBG Yr. 51 Pre-Application (For Construction Projects) Pre-applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required when applying for funds for public improvement projects. This includes any activity that involves construction. Examples include but are not limited to sewer and water, street construction, building improvements, sidewalk improvements, catch basins, demolition, and ADA improvements. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities.	This application type will open on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus Application for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding to undertake projects to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Activities must benefit low/moderate-income communities and households. Applications from Non-profit agencies, municipalities and Councils of Governments are accepted for activities, which include Rental Assistance Programs, Eligible Municipal Support Projects, Food Security, Foreclosure Assistance Services and Case Management & Legal Services activities impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Note: Applications from individuals are not accepted.	This application type is currently open.
Community Development Block Grant 2019 (Year 45)	This funding program is not currently accepting applications.
Community Development Block Grant 2024 (Year 50) Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for projects such as Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Workforce, and Economic Development, Blight Mitigation, Job-creating Commercial Real Estate Development, New Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units, and other activities that benefit low/moderate-income communities and households or support in the creation and retention of jobs for individuals of low/moderate-income households. Allegheny County currently accepts applications for entitlement funding from Municipalities, Councils of Governments, and Non-profit agencies, in September of each year. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Human Services funding requests that are not capital requests, i.e., hunger & nutrition, utility assistance, social services, and other related activities should be directed to the Department of Human Services - https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Funding-Sources.aspx • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Projects must be within Allegheny County, yet outside of the City of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities. If your project is within one of these communities, please contact them, directly, for information on how to apply for funding.	This application type will open on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Community Development Block Grant 2025 (Year 51) Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for projects such as Infrastructure, New Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units, Workforce, and Economic Development, Blight Mitigation, Job-creating Commercial Real Estate Development, and other activities that benefit low/moderate-income communities and households or support in the creation and retention of permanent, full-time equivalent jobs for individuals of low/moderate-income households. Allegheny County accepts applications for entitlement funding from Municipalities, Councils of Governments, and Non-profit agencies, in September of each year. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Applications from individuals are not accepted • Human Services funding requests that are not capital requests, i.e., hunger & nutrition, utility assistance, social services, and other related activities should be directed to the Department of Human Services - https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/About/Funding-Sources.aspx • Projects must be within Allegheny County, yet outside of the Cities of Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Penn Hills as these areas are separate CDBG entitlement communities. If your project is within one of these communities, please contact them, directly, for information on how to apply for funding.	This application type will open on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Requirements:

Eligible applicants include Municipalities, Authorities (Redevelopment, Industrial, Municipal) Council of Governments, Non-Profit Organizations, Trusts.
Projects should have a minimum total project cost of $200,000 and a maximum of $500,000.
The project must carry out important economic development.

Apply:

Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2021 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2023 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund 2024 GEDTF grants are administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) but approved and selected by the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA). They are intended to provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. All projects must 1) be located in Allegheny County, 2) adhere to the GEDTF Program Guidelines, and 3) meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and other procurement guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application. New applications must be submitted for all previously submitted projects.	This application type will open on Monday, August 19, 2024.

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program provides credits to developers to reduce their costs in exchange for reserving a certain percentage of units for lower-income families.

Requirements:

Apply:

2025 LIHTC This application is for developers that are seeking financing from Allegheny County for an affordable housing project to be funded primarily through an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that they receive from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. LIHTC funds are the primary vehicle for funding larger affordable housing projects in the County.	This application type will open on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Requirements:

Funds must primarily benefit Mon Valley communities located near the Facilities, including any one or more of the following communities: Clairton, Glassport, Dravosburg, McKeesport, Port Vue, Liberty, Lincoln, West Mifflin, Braddock, North Braddock, East Pittsburgh, Duquesne, and North Versailles.

Apply:

Mon Valley Public Health & Welfare Fund Proposals must be exclusively designated to fund public health and welfare and/or air quality improvement projects that have a direct, tangible, positive impact on public health and welfare and/or air quality in the Mon Valley communities located near U. S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Edgar Thomson Plant, and Irvin Plant. Who Should Apply: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities that are located in and that serve the Mon Valley communities located near the Facilities. Those communities include Braddock, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Borough, Elizabeth Township, Forward, Glassport, Jefferson Hills, Liberty, Lincoln, McKeesport, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pleasant Hills, Port Vue, Versailles, Wall, West Elizabeth, and West Mifflin. This is the 1st of 5 funding rounds. A total of $2,500,000.00 will be awarded over the next 5 years. $450,000.00 is available to award to eligible projects each round.	This application type is currently open through Friday, May 23, 2025.

Requirements:

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Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (PA-DCED) has announced the availability of the Single Application for Assistance which allows applicants to apply for various programs using one form while capturing specific program information needed to evaluate the project for possible funding. The application is designed to help applicants comprehend the program requirements upfront and expedite the review process. Through one form, applicants can apply for financial assistance from the Department’s various funding sources. This approach to economic and community development features effective service and personal attention to the needs of the State's customers. It also reduces duplicative paperwork, facilitates the coordination of PA-DCED resources, and allows its customers and department personnel to devote resources to what is important – creating jobs and building strong communities. IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE IS A MANDATORY $150.00 APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED WITH EACH APPLICATION SUBMISSION.	This application type will open on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance (2023) The Statewide LSA (Local Share Account) program Guidelines: Please read the updated guidelines here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/ 1. Eligible Applicants: Counties, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Economic Development Agencies, Redevelopment Authorities, Land Banks, COGS. - 501(c)3 applicants in both the City of Pittsburgh and/or Allegheny County MUST apply through this portal - All other applicants should apply directly through the States Single App at: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx - THERE IS A $350 APPLICATION FEE - $100 of that will be remitted to the CFA at the time the application is submitted to the State. 2. Eligible Uses of Funds: Acquisition, Construction, Demolition, Infrastructure, Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment, Planning, consulting, and design costs related to planning projects. Engineering, design, and inspection, to include permitting fees, for construction projects not to exceed 10% of the total grant award. 3. Eligible Projects Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. 4. Projects in the Public Interest Projects that improve the quality of life in the community.	This application type will open on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Local Share Account Statewide Program - Pennsylvania Single Application For Assistance (2024) The Statewide LSA (Local Share Account) program Guidelines: Please read the updated guidelines here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/ 1. Eligible Applicants: Counties, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Economic Development Agencies, Redevelopment Authorities, Land Banks, COGS. - 501(c)3 applicants in both the City of Pittsburgh and/or Allegheny County MUST apply through this portal - All other applicants should apply directly through the States Single App at: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx - THERE IS A $350 APPLICATION FEE - $100 of that will be remitted to the CFA at the time the application is submitted to the State. 2. Eligible Uses of Funds: Acquisition, Construction, Demolition, Infrastructure, Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment, Planning, consulting, and design costs related to planning projects. Engineering, design, and inspection, to include permitting fees, for construction projects not to exceed 10% of the total grant award. 3. Eligible Projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. 4. Projects in the Public Interest Projects that improve the quality of life in the community.	This application type will open on Monday, September 16, 2024.

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